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Comments: Not my best 5k- could have ran harder- but OK for a duathlon. I was in wave 12- the LAST wave to go out- actually went out with the last two waves AND the 5k... talk about- "get the heck out of my way" :) (this is much worse come the bike) there were quite a few hills, but a pretty decent course. I am so NOT used to running without my ipod.. I hate hearing how hard I breathe- it makes me think I am more tired then I am. I should probaly run more with out it. What would you do differently?: well run faster of course.  Transition 1
Comments: OK transition. Since I was in the LAST wave I was the FARTHEST form the run and bike in and out (can you see I am thrilled with this last wave thing??) Everything went well.. a little extra time getting my helmet strap buckled. What would you do differently?: register earlier so I am in an earlier wave which makes me closer to the in /outs  Bike
Comments: Wow- the wind was pretty bad- nice when it wasnt blowing you all over the place though :) I seriously had a great time on the bike once we got out of town. In town it was really crowded and there was a little bike lane- hardly enough room for two people and then traffic to your left. So pretty much had to ride outside of the cones to pass anyone- which I of course HAD to do :). I honestly must have passed 200 people on the bike. I have never said "on your left" so many times :) I felt really strong and really fast... obviously all the fast people started way ahead of me because my bike split wasnt as good as I thought it was going to be. I could have even rode harder but thought why?? I am killing this course. Oh well nect time I am NOT lettung up- relentless baby. I stayed in aero the whole time too except for a few of the turns. I really wanted/needed to drink moreon the bike- but was almost scared to let go with one hand because I thought the wind would blow me over! What would you do differently?: Ride it like you stole it :) Transition 2
Comments: Not the best T2. I couldnt get my shoe strap un velcroed- WTF? Need to pracice getting out of my shoes while on the bike. What would you do differently?: Um... move faster- not stop to put on make-up (kidding) Run
Comments: I really thought I could easily do this in under 2 hours and when I saw I wasnt going to I let up a little bit- dumb ass. Everyone was slower with the wind. Also all the fast people were already finished so I ran the last 5K with a lot of walkers and pokey runners- so once again I was passing everyone and feeling faster then I was. What would you do differently?: dont let up. I do this to my self a lot. I realize I am not as fast as I had planned/wanted to be so I give up. I think OK- I am just not that fast- screw it. I NEED to stop doing this to myself. Everyone keeps telling me I am overtraing- I AM NOT OVERTRAINING!!!!!! So dont say it Post race
Warm down: Lots of whining and pouting- I am just a big baby-who likes to win- or at least place. I was 11th in the female division and would have placed in every other age group.In my last duathlon I was 3rd in my AG but 17th on my division- so I guess I wasnt THAT bad :) I just think with all this frickin training I am doing I should be FASTER. What limited your ability to perform faster: No excuses Event comments: Fun race- nice course- a little too crowded on the beginning of the bike though. Last updated: 2007-05-06 12:00 AM
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 2007-05-06 7:02 PM |
Master  1671     West Bend, WI |  Subject: Paper Discovery Duathlon |
| 2007-05-06 9:34 PM in reply to: #790651 |
Elite 3067 Cheesehead, WI | Subject: RE: Paper Discovery Duathlon Way to go Triplemom! Wow, I think your times rocked! I mean I live in the fox valley and went to go for a quickie ride this afternoon and nearly blew over with those winds. Thought of you all racing and figured you were all gaining huge strength in your quads with those headwinds. I too can say I don't like hearing myself breathe when I run...sound like I'm having orgasms! ha well, not that over the top, but still lots of heavy breathing so I think. Glad you didn't run into any more cows on the race |
| 2007-05-07 6:23 AM in reply to: #790651 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Paper Discovery Duathlon You are so fast...awesome! Seems they always start us old ladies last (well you aren't as old as I am) which can make it tough to pass folks when you are speedy like you. Glad the cow kick didn't hurt your race. This sounds like a lot of fun...we have very few dus around here. Congrats...11th female is awesome..you have a tough AG! PS Have you considered getting an aero drink bottle that mounts between your areo bars...easier to get enough liquid in while racing. Edited by KathyG 2007-05-07 6:28 AM |
| 2007-05-07 7:30 AM in reply to: #790651 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Paper Discovery Duathlon So instead of a charley horse to the leg, do you call it a charley cow? That dairy farm work is dangerous! Good job on the race. |
| 2007-05-07 9:30 AM in reply to: #790651 |
Master 1732 Delafield, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Paper Discovery Duathlon great race! Sounds like we had similar experiences on the bike. The beginning was TOO crowded. Man you are too hard on yourself: 11th in your division and 3 in your AG is awesome! |
| 2007-05-07 5:26 PM in reply to: #790651 |
Master 1671 West Bend, WI | Subject: RE: Paper Discovery Duathlon Well thanks guys - you make me feel better. I am too hard on myslef sometimes. I do actually have an aero bottle- I dont really like it- I need a longer straw. I think I may have to stay away from the farm for like a week beofre my HIM |
| 2007-05-07 6:41 PM in reply to: #790651 |
Elite 3491 In The Peleton | Subject: RE: Paper Discovery Duathlon You must be accident prone! Sounds like a fun race and a good reminder to always push it in a race! Good job. |
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Overall Rank = 11/154
Age Group = F30-34
Age Group Rank = 5/20
Well my dear sweet children woke up at 4:50 am- ahhh... did not have to get up this early- but oh well. Had pbj on toast and some water. Dropped the kids off by grandma and went up to Appleton. Well I only got a little lost- it seems everytime I drive alone to a race, I get lost. Need to go back to 1st grade and take a "how to follow directions 101" :) Yesterday I didnt think I was even going to be able to run today.. no laughing now..but I got kicked by a cow- right in the quad- damn hard by a psycho crazy cow. I could hardly bend my leg and couldnt put hardly any pressure on my leg- ugh. I used a lot of ice- some ibuprofen and some vicoden- and I was much better. Still sore- but unfortunately not really an excuse for being slow.
No warm up- could have- probaly should have. Hey- I only used the bathroom once - that has got to be a record.